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Job summary

Main area
CICU /CHDU
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours)
Job ref
164-6451885
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
NUH
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/07/2024 23:59

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Staff Nurse

Band 5

Job overview

Job overview

The Nottingham University Hospitals Cardiac Intensive Care Unit is situated within The Trent Cardiac Centre at City Campus; 16 beds providing level 2 and level 3 care to patients following cardiac surgery.

The Units have a progressive approach and are supported by Band 7s, and a Matron for CICU. There are a wide array of career pathways to take and opportunities to develop additional skills. Cardiac Intensive care  is committed to providing the highest quality of care and maintaining consistently high standards in a professional and friendly atmosphere. New staff will be allocated a mentors and will have a period of supernumerary time and an abundance of teaching and support.

We are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic, forward thinking nurses to our team in this often challenging environment. You should possess the ability to work well in stressful situations, have excellent communication skills and good interpersonal and organisational skills.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to the advert 

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing care to patients post cardiac surgery who are mechanically ventilated and sedated, having invasive lines, chest drains and inotropic therapy. Some patients also require additional support such as intra-aortic balloon therapy and/or hemofiltration.

You will be responsible for planning and prioritising the care  in a  timely manner.

You will be expected to mentor students and will be encouraged to join a link role team

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! 

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be based at: CICU/CHDU

In undertaking this role, all employees will be expected to behave at all times in a way that is consistent with and actively supports the principles listed in the Consultation Document on the creation of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. These are:

The principles of the NHS, where high quality care is provided on the basis of need rather than the ability to pay.

The contribution of the local community to the development of our services.

Preserving and developing our reputation as a caring organisation.

Developing services that are designed around the patient.

JOB SUMMARY

Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate.

Carry out relevant forms of direct and indirect patient care without direct supervision.

Regularly take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.

 

Person specification

Qualifcation

Essential criteria
  • NMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Degree in nursing

Experiecne

Essential criteria
  • Experience in acute hospital settings
Desirable criteria
  • Current experience in Critical care

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Mentor/ teaching Qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Supervision of non-registered staff and students

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise & respond appropriately to urgent & emergency situations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderadded for NUHArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badge

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Surikala Kunjan
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01159691169
Additional information

Suria Kunjan

Ext 73122

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